2019 Summer Camp Guide JACKIE ROBINSON FAMILY YMCA ymca.org/RobinsonCamp
ABOVE AND BEYOND We take pride in hiring the best people to fill our camp staff. Each camp leader was hand selected through an extensive hiring process. Each camp leader receives 30 hours of training and our unit leaders undergo 60 hours to ensure the safest environment for all participants and staff. Our training program includes but not limited to: • CPR and First Aid certified • Unit Leaders are additionally trained • Transportation safety • Behavior management and bully prevention • Child protection and abuse prevention • Field trip and off-site safety and procedures • General risk management and prevention • Work effectively with children with special needs • Pool and beach safety • Heat and sun protection safety
Our camps are ACA Accredited The American Camp Association is the only nationwide organization that accredits children’s camps. The ACA Accreditation process is a commitment by camps to the highest standards of health, safety and program quality. Accreditation requirements include a focus on staff qualifications, training, supervision ratios and procedures, as well as operational management including safety regulations and emergency procedures and communications.
Camp Ratios: Age 5 - 1 staff to 6 children Ages 6 to 8 - 1 staff to 8 children Ages 9 to 14 - 1 staff to 10 children Ages 15 to18 - 1 staff to 12 teens
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HERE’S WHAT PARENTS HAVE TO SAY....
“My son attended four camps this year and he was excited to get up and go every time. Thanks for having enthusiastic counselors and phenomenal leaders. Keep up the great work.”
“The counselor made my daughter feel very comfortable on her first day, her first time at a day camp. The counselors seemed well trained, coordinated and focused on keeping the kid’s engaged to have a positive experience. We will be back. She told me she is excited for her sister to be with her next year. Thanks!”
JACKIE ROBINSON FAMILY YMCA • 619-264-0144
IMPORTANT CAMP INFORMATION PRIORITY MEMBER REGISTRATION Saturday, March 2 Members receive 15% off camps GENERAL REGISTRATION Saturday, March 9 CONVENIENT CAMP LOCATIONS JACKIE ROBINSON FAMILY YMCA 151 YMCA Way, San Diego, CA 92131
CAMP LOCATION
Jackie Robinson Family YMCA 151 YMCA Way, San Diego, CA 92102
CONTACT INFORMATION
CAMP DIRECTOR: Esme Pena cpena@ymca.org | 619-264-0144
CAMP HOURS We have several camp options available for you to choose from, from week-long camps, to singleday camps, your camper will have an unforgettable experience. Camp hours: 8:30 am-4:00 pm
EXTENDED CAMP HOURS If you need care outside of the regular camp hours, the Y offers extended hours through our Extended Day program. Extended Day program is included with the camp fee and is available in the morning and late afternoon. Morning hours: 7:00 am-8:30 am Afternoon hours: 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
WE ACCEPT THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS FROM CDA, CRS, KINSHIP AND CAL-WORKS.
SKIP THE LINE, REGISTER ONLINE! • ymca.org/RobinsonCamp
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EASY WAYS TO REGISTER A medical release/liability waiver must be submitted during the registration process. All enrollments are subject to availability, and registrations are not guaranteed.
REGISTER ONLINE 1
REGISTER IN PERSON
SKIP THE LINES!
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Go to ymca.org/RobinsonCamp and search by “CATALOG TAG”
ONLINE CATALOG TAGS Looking for more information on one of our Camps? Use the Online Catalog Tag located on the Camp Matrix to find a full description and availability at ymca.org/camps.
YMCA
Walk in to the Welcome Center at your branch.
Download the full version of this guide with complete camp descriptions online: ymca.org/RobinsonCamp
What are
TRADITIONAL CAMPS? Traditional camps are ultra-spirited, fun-filled camps with weekly themes that guide activities and trips for the week. Your camper will be traveling on special adventures throughout San Diego: visiting theme parks, taking swim lessons, going to local parks and beaches, or simply having a great time on-site at the YMCA!
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SPECIALTY CAMPS? Does your child have a specific interest or hobby? Or looking for a camp that specializes in sports or STEM? Browse through the specialty camps section for camps that combine the traditional fun of YMCA day camps with the more specialized skills by providers or YMCA experts. 4
2019 CAMP THEMES
Dress up to the weekly theme every WEDNESDAY! JUNE 12-14: Vacation Fun Days JUNE 17-21: Best Summer Ever JUNE 24-28: Through the Decades JULY 1-5: Party in the U.S.A. JULY 8-12: Holidays JULY 15-19: Superheroes Unite JULY 22-26: Hawaiian Paradise JULY 29-AUG 2: STEM Overload AUG 5-9: Summer Olympics AUG 12-16: Around the World AUG 19-23: Under the Sea
JUNE 17 -21
JUNE 24-28
JULY 1-5
JULY 8-12
JULY 15-19
JULY 22-26
JULY 29- AUG 2
AUG 5-9
AUG 12-16
AUG 19-23
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Adventure
$189/$219
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Basketball
$189/$219
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Dance
$189/$219
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L.I.T. (Leaders in Training)
$147/$168
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Soccer
$189/$219
6-12
Daily Camp
Member Price/ Participant Price
AGES
$44/$50
5-12
Funtastic
$189/$219
5-6
Voyagers
$189/$219
Navigators
JUNE 12 -14
ONLINE CATALOG TAG
CAMPS AT JACKIE ROBINSON FAMILY YMCA
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Multi-use Baseball Field: The Y is the place to PLAY! Campers will play organized games and activities on our designated space, and in some camps, will receive instruction on the turf field!
Full Size Basketball Court: Who doesn’t love shooting some hoops! Our full-court basketball gymnasium is the perfect place for your camper to enjoy some organized team sports, activities, and games throughout their camp day!
Teen and Youth Center: Our fully outfitted Youth & Teen Center is one of our main camper hang-outs during the summer season! Amenities include computers, games, ping-pong, TV’s, arts and crafts, and more!
Our patio is our main camp hub where you can find campers singing camp songs and all sorts of camp activities happening at the same time. SKIP THE LINE, REGISTER ONLINE! • ymca.org/RobinsonCamp
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IMPORTANT CAMP INFORMATION PAYMENT METHOD Paying for camp is easy! Log online to pay your camp balance or stop by at our front desk. Two payment options are available for your convenience: 1. Pay now: Pay your full balance including a $25 nonrefundable deposit per camp week. 2. Pay later: Pay an upfront $25 nonrefundable deposit per camp week. The remainder of the balance will be due seven days before the first day of camp. Please note you will not be mailed an invoice. A balance due email will be sent to the email address you provide in your registration application. It saves to pay early! A $25 express enrollment fee will be applied to unpaid balances beginning the Tuesday before camp due to the additional costs associated with last-minute roster changes and vendor fees. Full camp balances are due one week prior to the start of each camp and your camper may lose their place in our roster if the balance isn’t paid.
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DROP-OFF/ SIGN-OUT PROCEDURES To ensure an efficient drop-off process, please make sure you follow all posted drop-off instructions. A signature from a parent, guardian or authorized adult is required in our daily sign-in sheet for your child to participate in camp activities. For late arrivals, it will be the responsibility of the parent or guardian to sign-in and ensure your child gets to their designated camp area. Safety of our campers is our number one priority. Only parents and/or guardians are authorized to sign a child out of our camp programs. If you need to add another person to your authorized pick-up list, please make sure this is documented with our camp staff. All adults picking up a camper are required to present a photo ID. You will be charged a $1 per minute fee for every minute your camper has not been picked up at the end of the camp day.
JACKIE ROBINSON FAMILY YMCA • 619-264-0144
IMPORTANT CAMP INFORMATION CANCELLATION POLICY We understand circumstances change and that you may need to revisit your camp options. Cancellation: Cancellation requests received prior to the start of the camp week will receive a 100 percent refund or Y-voucher minus the deposit. Requests received the first day of camp will receive a 75 percent refund or Y-voucher minus the deposit and camp vendor fees*. Additional service fees may be applied to credit card refunds. Refunds and Y-vouchers are not given if the cancellation request is received after the first day of camp. Missed camp and/or sick days are not eligible to receive refunds or Y-vouchers. *Certain branches and camps may have specific cancellation requirements outside of our general policy. Please check with your camp director to confirm a specific camp’s cancellation requirement.
MEDICATION Should your camper need to take medication during the program, we will administer as directed. The following items are essential for us to dispense any medication: • The medication will need to be checked in with a Day Camp Staff. Please do not leave the medication with your camper, including over the counter medication, epi-pens, inhalers, creams, eye drops, etc. • Medication must be in its original container with labeled prescription instructions. • A completed Medication Release form must be signed and submitted.
Y-Vouchers: Y-vouchers do not expire and are valid for any program at all YMCA locations in San Diego County. Y-vouchers can be transferred to another member of your family or friend. Transfer Request: Transfer requests are accepted through the Tuesday of the camp week. Camp fee differences must be paid at the time of transfer. All transfers are subject to availability.
A full list of our guidelines and policies can be found on our Day Camp Parent Manual. The Day Camp Parent Manual will be emailed to all participants. A copy can be obtained at our front-desk.
SKIP THE LINE, REGISTER ONLINE! • ymca.org/RobinsonCamp
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FAQS Do you offer financial assistance?
Thanks to the generous support of our donors and year-round fundraising efforts, financial assistance is available through our Access Scholarship Program to qualified applicants ensuring everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. Scholarship amounts are determined based on your individual circumstance. Simply apply at ymca.org/access or pick up a confidential application at our front desk.
What are the hours of camp?
Our camp day runs from 8:30 am-4:00 pm Monday-Friday, but we are also here to accommodate your family’s schedule and offer free extended care before and after camp each day. Feel free to drop off your camper anytime between 6:30 am-8:30 am and pick up from 4:00 pm-5:30 pm.
Visit us online for more FAQs.
What do I need to send my camper with each day?
We will supply the atmosphere for a great camp experience and ask that you send your camper with a lunch, at least two snacks, a water bottle and closed-toe shoes. We recommend applying sunscreen before you get to camp and our camp staff will supply sunscreen to campers regularly throughout the day. During our afternoon extended care, we will provide a healthy snack for your kids after a long day of fun at camp!
Can you tell me more about camp fees and deposits?
A $25 deposit is required for each week of camp. Deposits are non-refundable, non-transferable and are not subject to any discounts, promotions or financial assistance. Deposits are applied to the camp fee. Camp fees are the published rates in this brochure and are good up to the Monday before camp begins. Camp fees will increase $25 for registrations received Tuesday or later for the following week.
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JACKIE ROBINSON FAMILY YMCA • 619-264-0144
WE ALSO OFFER THREE
OVERNIGHT CAMPS!
What does a typical camp day look like?* 7:00-8:30 am
AM Extended Care
8:30-9:00 am
Spirit Circle/Bus Loading
9:00-9:30 am
Morning Snack/Review of the Day
9:30-10:35 am
Activity Rotation 1
1 & 2 We ek Overnigh t Sessions
10:45 am -12:00 pm Activity Rotation 2 12:00-1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00-2:30 pm
Activity Rotation 3
2:30-3:30 pm
Activity Rotation 4
3:30-4:00 pm
Spirit Circle/Afternoon Snack
4:00-6:00 pm
PM Extended Care
*This schedule is meant to demonstrate what a typical camp day could look like. All times and activities may vary and are subject to change. Most camps will spend two rotations focusing on their specialty activity. The additional two rotations that occur throughout the day are spent at our Activity Stations which include activities like arts and crafts, STEAM, songs, games and more!
CAMP MARSTON | Grades 2-11
Camp Marston is San Diego’s oldest overnight camp. Located on over two hundred acres of pristine mountain land next to Lake Jessop, Camp Marston offers traditional overnight camps year round. With a variety of activities ranging from archery to arts and crafts, your child will have the ultimate camping experience.
CAMP RAINTREE | Grades 4-12
Tucked away in the forest outside of Julian, our western- themed camp focuses on horseback riding, caring for horses and traditional camp fun! Guided by highly trained staff, campers learn responsibility and build confidence through fun-filled adventures with new friends and progressively structured horsemanship programs.
CAMP SURF | Grades 3-11
This spectacular, 45-acre facility, right on the Pacific Ocean near San Diego is one of a kind! The oceanfront environment, filled with surfing, bodyboarding, and traditional camp activities, is the perfect setting for children and teens to develop the skills and relationships they’ll need to be confident, healthy, and connected.
Group Retreat & Family Camp info available online!
ymca.org/camps SKIP THE LINE, REGISTER ONLINE! • ymca.org/RobinsonCamp
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TRADITIONAL CAMPS ON-SITE CAMPS
Join Y Day Camp for a week or an entire summer of fun! New experiences, skill building, a sense of community and lasting friendships are all part of traditional day camps. Trained camp leaders focus on caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all of our activities to maximize fun during the day! Set in the YMCA style of different crazy activities and themes each week, your camper will participate in team-building games, arts and crafts, science experiments and more!
Funtastic Age 5-6 • $189/$219 • Catalog Tag: 39CPFUN Funtastic Camp is a perfect fit for first-time campers! Campers will enjoy all that the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA has to offer! Their action-packed day will be spent getting messy doing arts and crafts, getting dirty, playing games, doing S.T.E.A.M. Projects, and getting silly singing their favorite camp songs. At a point in the day, campers will also take a 30-minute quiet time.
PART-TIME TRAVEL TRADITIONAL CAMPS
Take camper adventures to the next level this summer! Build self-confidence, meet new friends and have a blast while exploring San Diego. Get a thrill from activities at the camp facility such as sports clinics, science experiments or arts and crafts, while exploring exciting weekly themes. As if this isn’t enough, campers will take two weekly field-trips to different, amazing locations, and bring home stories to share! Day campers will be divided into small groups by age, and will participate in activities appropriate to the interests and needs of their group.
Voyagers
Ages 6-8 • $189/$219 • Catalog Tag: 39CPVOY
Navigators
Ages 9-10 • $189/$219 • Catalog Tag: 39CPNAV
Adventure
Ages 11+ • $189/$219 • Catalog Tag: 39CPADV
Daily Day Ages 5-12 • $44/$50 • Catalog Tag: 39CPDAY We have the perfect solution for families who only need a partial week of camp or just a single day. Daily campers join our exciting line of part-time traveling camps or High Fives traditional camps. Daily Day gives you the flexibility of having camp when you want it. Enjoy the spirit and excitement of camp, with the option of signing up for any single day of camp — minus worrying at all about any extended day fees or a full-week commitment! = Camp will travel offsite
JACKIE ROBINSON FAMILY YMCA • 619-264-0144
SPECIALTY CAMPS SPECIALTY CAMPS
Browse this spectacularly amazing specialty section for camps that provide the traditional fun of YMCA day camps with the more specialized skills of providers or YMCA experts!
Basketball Ages 6-12 • $189/$219 • Catalog Tag: 39CPBAS Your camper could learn to be the next big NBA star with this fundamental sports week. Daily activities include instruction in dribbling, passing, shooting and positioning. YMCA basketball camp is for young athletes looking for a strong summer building fundamental skills.
Dance Ages 6-12 • $189/$219 • Catalog Tag: 39CPDAN Dance is a great physical and expressive outlet for young campers. Campers will learn how to march and move to rhythms and follow a dance routine. The dancers will end the week with a final performance to showcase their talents!
L.I.T. (Leaders in Training)
Ages 13-16 • $147/$168 • Catalog Tag: 39CPLIT L.I.T. is an opportunity for teens to successfully use their leadership skills in the field of camp and enjoy the rewards of working with the YMCA’s incredible staff team. LITs will experience various camp programs, assist in the daily operations of camp, and receive valuable on-the-job experience that will help build a strong foundation for either a recreational or child care career. Teens will be placed into age-appropriate camps prior to the start of the camp week. Join our team in making a difference in the lives of many young campers this summer while earning school-required volunteer service hours!
Soccer
Ages 6-12 • $189/$219 • Catalog Tag: 39CPSOC Your young soccer fan will get a kick out of this camp! The YMCA will provide instruction featuring daily clinics, scrimmages and tournament play. Drills will focus on dribbling, passing, shooting and position techniques.
SKIP THE LINE, REGISTER ONLINE! Search by CATALOG TAG at YMCA.ORG/ROBINSONCAMPS
JACKIE ROBINSON FAMILY YMCA 151 YMCA Way San Diego, CA 92102 619-264-0144 ymca.org/jackierobinson
Sign Up For Summer Camp! JACKIE ROBINSON FAMILY YMCA 151 YMCA Way San Diego, CA 92102 Phone: 619-264-0144 ymca.org/jackierobinson
Download the full version of this guide with complete camp descriptions online ymca.org/RobinsonCamp
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